Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
The Talent Experts · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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Confident without being overbearing, you communicate technical ideas clearly and give others confidence in your judgement. You are self-driven, objective-focused and comfortable standing on your own, yet remain open to challenge, learning and collaboration. Complex mechanisms and practical problem-solving genuinely hold your interest.
What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)
Taking ideas from concept to commissioned equipment, you'll design new machinery and improve existing high-pressure valves, hydraulic power packs and mechanised mining equipment. The work spans manufacturing drawings, design reviews, prototypes, testing, trials, documentation and technical support for production, sales and suppliers. You will also resolve drawing, material, quality and costing queries, approve bills of materials and visit underground sites when required.
Where you'll be doing it
Taking ideas from concept to commissioned equipment, you'll design new machinery and improve existing high-pressure valves, hydraulic power packs and mechanised mining equipment. The work spans manufacturing drawings, design reviews, prototypes, testing, trials, documentation and technical support for production, sales and suppliers. You will also resolve drawing, material, quality and costing queries, approve bills of materials and visit underground sites when required.
What you'll need
A BEng in Mechanical Engineering and substantial hands-on machine, equipment or mechanical design experience are essential. Your track record must include manufacturing drawings and taking equipment through development, build, commissioning and fault resolution. SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD capability and MS Office proficiency are required. Mining, hydraulics, valves, FEA, CFD and knowledge of relevant ASME, ANSI, BS or EN codes are advantageous. South African citizenship is required
What you'll get
End-to-end design ownership gives you meaningful exposure beyond the drawing board. You will deepen your expertise across complex machinery, manufacturing, testing and field trials while influencing both new equipment development and continuous improvement. The close connection between engineering decisions and working equipment makes the impact of your contribution tangible.
How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Lindo Modisane on LinkedIn, (021) 035 1433 or send your CV to l.modisane[at]thetalentexperts.co.za - we appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem, just send us what you have. We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.